As a mother and teacher, I often hear parents say that making friends and playing in preschool isn't an important part of school.
When I hear this, I quickly respond by letting the parents know that friendship is a wonderful skill to learn in preschool because it fosters a sense of connection and security and helps build self-esteem and self-confidence.
It also helps young children adapt more easily to the pre- school setting. Friendships provide important opportunities for children to learn and develop.
At this age, a friend is pretty much anyone with whom a child spends time.
Three-year-olds might seek out a peer who is playing with something of interest.
Sometimes a friendship is motivated simply by physical proximity. I notice children bonding as they sit together at snack time or even when they find a classmate wearing similar clothing.
Four- or five-year-olds tend to select friends with common interests and spend time together absorbed in an activity.
When a child feels welcome by others and knows that they have a friend, life is happier at home and at school.
Mother Goose Time Curriculum has also noticed the importance of friendship and play.
This month they added board games, Manipulative games, and other activities for the children to get to know one another and play together.
This months theme is on recognizing feelings and making friends.
I love to see the children working together and building new friendships.
Thanks Mother Goose Time for helping me do this in a fun way.
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